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as in meetings
a coming together of a number of persons for a specified purpose
attended a convention of mathematicians in California
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2
as in treaties
a formal agreement between two or more nations or peoples
an international convention banning the spread of nuclear weapons
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as in agreements
an arrangement about action to be taken
the Geneva Convention details proper treatment of prisoners of war
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as in traditions
an inherited or established way of thinking, feeling, or doing
the bride decided to follow convention and to have her father give her away
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Recent Examples of conventions
This culture of experimentation not only fosters originality but also empowers teams to challenge conventions and explore new solutions with confidence.
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Rhea Wessel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Liberal leaders are elected by special conventions of party members, which take months to arrange.
—Fox News, 20 Dec. 2024
Compared with most conventions, no.
—Sarah Larson, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
Democratic and Republican conventions had no windows, the debate halls for the candidates had no windows, and town halls were held in rooms with no windows.
—Rick Helfenbein, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
In the sweep of its semicircular space, the artifacts, images and words vividly tell the story of a fascinating musical trailblazer who first challenged the commercial conventions of country in the 1980s.
—Nancy Kruh, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
And a younger cohort of Democratic lawmakers seem increasingly eager to challenge tradition and expedite the generational turnover that’s been slow to emerge under the current conventions of seniority.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
This behavior is harmless, except insofar as laws and social conventions go.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 29 Nov. 2024
Its creator, armed with a typewriter and unyielding resolve, dared to challenge conventions and left us with stories that continue to guide us through the dimension of imagination.
—Heather Wishart-Smith, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Rhea Wessel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Liberal leaders are elected by special conventions of party members, which take months to arrange.
—Fox News, 20 Dec. 2024
Compared with most conventions, no.
—Sarah Larson, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
Democratic and Republican conventions had no windows, the debate halls for the candidates had no windows, and town halls were held in rooms with no windows.
—Rick Helfenbein, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
In the sweep of its semicircular space, the artifacts, images and words vividly tell the story of a fascinating musical trailblazer who first challenged the commercial conventions of country in the 1980s.
—Nancy Kruh, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
And a younger cohort of Democratic lawmakers seem increasingly eager to challenge tradition and expedite the generational turnover that’s been slow to emerge under the current conventions of seniority.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
This behavior is harmless, except insofar as laws and social conventions go.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 29 Nov. 2024
Its creator, armed with a typewriter and unyielding resolve, dared to challenge conventions and left us with stories that continue to guide us through the dimension of imagination.
—Heather Wishart-Smith, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conventions
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The founders expected the federal government to deal with issues of national concern, such as protecting the border, entering into treaties with other nations, and settling disputes between the states.—
Adam A. Millsap,
Forbes,
13 Dec. 2024
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West Germany and South Korea agreed to similar terms in return for defense treaties with NATO and the United States.—
Michael McFaul,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Dec. 2024
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The Biden administration and numerous NATO allies have already laid the groundwork for providing Ukraine the necessary training, arms transfers, and intelligence cooperation to create this deterrent in the bilateral security agreements signed earlier this year.—
Samuel Charap,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
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This would require new language and agreements from multiple unions, to be negotiated with producers, executives and buyers.—
Diane Farr,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Dec. 2024
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Recognized for its flavorful conchas, multigrain breads and seasonal pastries, Gusto Bread in Long Beach was touted as a neighborhood panaderia inspired by Mexican and Indigenous traditions.—
Kendrick Marshall,
Sacramento Bee,
4 Jan. 2025
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True to form, Beyoncé uses her platform to connect the roots of these traditions with a global audience, inviting the world to experience them anew.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Conventions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conventions. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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